Silicon University
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Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, is a well-known private engineering college in Odisha but it doesn’t rank as highly as the top national institutes like IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, or IIIT Bhubaneswar.
In Odisha, Silicon Bhubaneswar is generally considered below the top three institutes. While it provides solid undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, its ranking in Odisha would likely fall after IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, and IIIT Bhubaneswar. Its reputation is growing, especially in the private institution space, but it doesn’t enjoy the same level of national recognition as the aforementioned institutes.
Some of the top recruiters at Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT) in Bhubaneswar, India include Accenture, Amazon, Capgemini, Cognizant, and TCS. Other top recruiters at SIT are Adani Group, Aptus Data Labs, Bosch Ltd, Deloitte, Federal Bank, HCL, Hitachi, Infosys, Jindal Group, and LTTS.
The scholarship opportunities for the academic year 2025 aims to support meritorious students across various courses.
Postgraduate programs: Selection is based on GATE/OJEE PGAT/SUAT rank and/or qualifying UG examination percentage
Silicon University, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, computer applications, and science.
Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech): A four-year program with specializations in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering. The annual fee for the B.Tech program is approximately ₹2.3 lakhs.
Postgraduate Programs: Master of Technology (M.Tech): A two-year program with specializations in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering. The annual fee for the M.Tech program is approximately ₹1.6 lakhs.
Master of Computer Applications (MCA): A two-year program focusing on advanced computer application skills. The annual fee for the MCA program is approximately ₹1.7 lakhs.
Master of Science (M.Sc): A two-year program with specializations in Data Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The annual fee for the M.Sc program ranges from ₹1.6 lakhs to ₹3.86 lakhs, depending on the specialization.
Doctoral Programs: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Research opportunities across various disciplines, including engineering and applied sciences. The annual fee for the Ph.D. program is approximately ₹50,000.
It was established as Silicon Institute of Technology in 2001 as an affiliated college of Utkal University and later became affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology until 2024. Admission to Silicon University is based on the Joint Entrance Examination (main) merit list of the Government of India. Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, the university was granted autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2017 for a decade. Its sister institution, Silicon Institute of Technology, Sambalpur, was founded in 2009. Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, transitioned to Silicon University, Odisha, effective from January 31, 2024.
Since its inception, the institution has operated from its permanent campus at Silicon Hills, Patia in Bhubaneswar and at Silicon West, Sason, Sambalpur. Both locations have campuses with more than 2,000 students, about 2,000 alumni and 450 staff members.
The institution has a think tank comprising academics, educational entrepreneurs, industry personnel and educationists.